Is it worth investing that many resources into a QB transfer for the Seminoles?

Florida State football has not had a successful past two seasons, with the 2-10 record in 2024 and 5-7 record in 2025. The Seminole faithful is looking to find a way to get on the right path as a program. It is exhausting to see the arch-rival Miami Hurricanes in the College Football Playoff.

However, that is the reality of the situation. The Seminoles are running it back with head football coach Mike Norvell. While that isn't a popular choice by some in the fan base, Norvell knows what it takes to win with his 10-3 and 13–1 campaigns in 2022 and 2023, respectively.

People are starting to lose hope because the transfer quarterback market has not been kind to Florida State over the past two seasons. This isn't blaming DJ Uiagalelei and Thomas Castellanos for their shortcomings, but this has to be a better product in Tallahassee.

The transfer portal opens up on January 2nd, and college football teams across the country will be reaching out to the elite quarterbacks across the market.

According to On3's Pete Nakos, he mentions that the top of the quarterback market could be asking around the $4-5 million range, which could be a bit steep. If Florida State is worried about the "cap limit", would the administration even entertain paying that price tag?

This almost makes me wonder if the Seminoles would take a step down in production to save money if they stuck with youngster Kevin Sperry and brought back pass catchers such as Duce Robinson (wishful thinking), Lawayne McCoy, and Micahi Danzy.

Then use the money better by playing the guys that you recruited via the high school ranks, and spend the resources on building quality pieces in the trenches. At the same time, we have seen teams elevate themselves with high-level quarterback play.

If Florida State thinks that there is a difference-maker in the transfer portal that would get them to be a championship contender, then you take them and worry about the hurt feelings later.